Pete Alonso Takes Responsibility for Orioles’ Close Defeat to Blue Jays

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Pete Alonso Takes Responsibility for Orioles’ Close Defeat to Blue Jays

Alonso was honest about his struggles in the 2-1 defeat to Toronto at home. He was unable to record a run in the series opener, going for 1-4. "I really enjoy being in those situations, and not to come through for the team there, it really stinks," Alonso said. The Orioles fell to a 26-31 record.

By Ankit Sharma

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